Description
JOB FUNCTION :
To plan and implement learning experiences that advance the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of children to promote school readiness. Support families in accessing necessary resources, completing program requirements, setting and achieving goals, and being involved in their child's education.
The successful candidate who fills this position will receive a $1,000 recruitment incentive payment. The incentive will be paid as a one-time lump sum payment upon completion of a 6-month service period with CAPLP and with a performance review rate of "fully competent". Failure to fulfill the expectations and duties of the position shall terminate any agreed upon Recruitment Incentive and may warrant reimbursement of the incentive.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum :
One of the following :Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in early childhood education
Coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood educationValid Driver's License and current vehicle insurancePreferre d :
Prefer 1-year experience in early childhood settingPast Head Start staff or participant experience helpfulExperience working with people with low incomesAMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, but the employee should never lift more than 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Physical ability to move quickly to respond to children who are very active and may need restraint or redirection to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environmentDaily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
